Purba Bishnupur - Chakdah, Nadia
Purba Bishnupur is a village situated in the Chakdah subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chakdah and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Dubra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purba Bishnupur village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Purba Bishnupur is 322258. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.96 hectares and falls under the 741223 pincode. Chakdaha is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.
Purba Bishnupur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakdaha Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Purba Bishnupur
As per Census 2011, Purba Bishnupur village has a total population of 5,191 people, consisting of 2,695 males and 2,496 females. The village has 1,157 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 468 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,015 literate and 1,176 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,206 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 146 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Purba Bishnupur are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,191 | 2,695 | 2,496 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 468 | 246 | 222 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3,206 | 1,626 | 1,580 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 146 | 88 | 58 |
| Literate Population | 4,015 | 2,173 | 1,842 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,176 | 522 | 654 |
Nearby Villages of Purba Bishnupur
Purba Bishnupur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:
| Nearby Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Neulia | North-West | 1.13 km |
| Mathurgachhi | South | 1.24 km |
| Padma Bila | East | 1.55 km |
| Chuadanga | West | 1.71 km |
| Chak Chaku Danga | South-East | 1.74 km |
| Parari | South-West | 1.84 km |
| Jagannathpur | North | 1.92 km |
| Amdanga | East | 2.14 km |
| Chak Tengra | South-East | 2.17 km |
| Santra | South | 2.28 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Purba Bishnupur
Purba Bishnupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chakdaha to Purba Bishnupur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Purba Bishnupur is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Purba Bishnupur
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Purba Bishnupur village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Purba Bishnupur
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Purba Bishnupur village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Purba Bishnupur
Where is Purba Bishnupur located?
Purba Bishnupur village is located in Chakdah Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Purba Bishnupur?
The Gram Panchayat of Purba Bishnupur is Dubra.
What is the pincode of Purba Bishnupur?
The pincode of Purba Bishnupur is 741223.
What is the population of Purba Bishnupur?
Purba Bishnupur has a total population of 5,191, including 2,695 males and 2,496 females.
How many households are there in Purba Bishnupur?
There are 1,157 households in Purba Bishnupur.
What is the literacy rate in Purba Bishnupur?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Purba Bishnupur is 77.35%. Male literacy is 80.63% and female literacy is 73.80%.